Russian Oil Supplies to China Increased by 20% in 5 Months 0 15

In the first five months of the year, China imported 48.988 million tons of oil from Russia, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China.

In monetary terms, purchases increased by 27.96%, reaching $27.123 billion. In May alone, supplies amounted to 8.16 million tons worth $5.963 billion.

For the entire past year, China purchased 100.723 million tons of oil from Russia.

Since the beginning of the year, supplies of Russian liquefied natural gas to China have also increased, totaling 2.737 million tons, which is 27.96% more than the figure for the same period in 2025.

However, in monetary terms, supplies decreased by 1.28%, to $1.384 billion. In May, China's import of Russian LNG reached 717,987 tons worth $392.67 million.

In 2025, China imported 9.799 million tons of LNG from Russia.

The increase in demand for Russian hydrocarbons in the Chinese market in recent months was partly related to the Hormuz crisis, which significantly reduced oil and LNG supplies from Persian Gulf countries.

As previously reported, from January to May, trade volume between the two countries reached $109.5 billion. China's exports to Russia increased by 26.4% year-on-year in the first five months, totaling $49.17 billion. Imports to China from Russia rose by 20.2%, reaching $60.35 billion.

In May, the trade turnover amounted to $23.72 billion, roughly the same as in April.

The basis of Russian exports to China by value consists of oil, natural gas, and coal. Copper and copper ore, timber, fuel, and seafood are also supplied. China supplies a wide range of goods to Russia, from cars, tractors, computers, and smartphones to industrial and specialized equipment, children's toys, and alcoholic beverages.